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About the Course

This course explains the general principles of chicken behaviour and welfare, and the behavioural and physiological indicators that can be used to assess welfare in chickens kept in hobby flocks through to commercial farms. The focus is primarily on laying hens and meat chickens (broilers) although many of the principles are relevant to other types of poultry. The course is likely to be of interest to people who own chickens as pets or keep a small hobby flock, commercial egg and chicken meat producers, veterinarians and vet nurses. Learning Objectives: at the end of this course, you will be able to - - Describe avian sensory perception and motivation - Explain the main behaviour patterns of poultry - Define welfare and explain the bases of welfare standards - Assess chicken welfare, using behavioural and physiological means - Understand common welfare problems of chickens This course is taught by staff from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), University of Glasgow, and St David's Poultry Team. You can follow us on Twitter! #chickenmooc © University of Edinburgh and Scotland's Rural College 2016 CC BY...

Top reviews

RT

Feb 28, 2024

This course is well taught and I really enjoyed how they broke up the modules into little comprehensible lessons. I learned a lot. I wish there was more material because it was an interesting course.

MS

Jul 30, 2019

Great information about chickens' instinctive behaviors and the advantages and disadvantages of various means of caring for them. I learned a lot about the various systems used throughout the world.

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By Owen W

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Mar 2, 2023

This program was just what I needed for starting my farm

By Jennifer R

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Nov 15, 2020

I loved this course! Thank you. I learned so very much!

By Keri M

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May 27, 2020

A brilliant overview of the poultry industry! Thank you!

By Legendary E (

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Jul 18, 2017

This is one of the best course i have ever taken online.

By Andy P

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Feb 23, 2021

very informative can do all the course at your own pace

By Amelia L

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Jan 19, 2017

Great practical short course, am very glad I took it!

By Ian P D

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Nov 20, 2024

great insight into the whole integrated supply chain

By MUSAH I

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Nov 26, 2021

THI COURSE IS VERY PRACTICAL AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

By Sarah T

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Oct 31, 2019

This was a great course. thank you. I learned a lot.

By Savannah C

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Oct 17, 2016

Really great! (if you want to learn about chickens:)

By Emma L

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Nov 6, 2020

Informative for a first time backyard chicken owner

By María B G

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Jul 12, 2020

I've learnt a lot!And I've enjoyed it very much. :)

By Anastasiia G

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Apr 28, 2020

Beautifully presented! A wonderful way of teaching.

By Susan E

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Mar 26, 2019

Excellent course, very informative & well presented

By ZAHIRULLAH

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Nov 7, 2018

so informative course for me as a pakistani student

By Janelle

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Aug 2, 2017

Excellent! Informative, interesting, and impartial!

By Hilary T

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Jul 24, 2016

Clear, concise and comprehensive. Brilliant course.

By Afaque R A

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Oct 25, 2023

A very good course and the associated assessments.

By Adam L

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Feb 8, 2018

Fascinating and very informative. I enjoyed it!

By Kelli S

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Sep 11, 2016

This class helped me understand chickens better.

By Jessica G

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Oct 6, 2022

This was a great course. Even for beginners.

By Aji G

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Oct 26, 2020

Thank you for the insight. very good knowladge

By Rad K

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Sep 4, 2020

Well prepared and really interesting course.

By Suzy C

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May 26, 2017

Some very useful info for my backyard flock.

By Mustafa S M

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Jan 23, 2024

It's a fascinating course, really so useful